Monday, August 10, 2009

Hi all, I'm just back from my 5 day vacation with Godson in Ohio. A quick wrap-up is below.

I have to admit, it was hard being away and not reading or commenting on your blogs. But, I'll be by to visit you all this week!

1689

Number of times the kid sitting behind me on the flight to Ohio kicked my seat

312

Number of times the kid behind me asked "Are we still in the sky?"

22

Number of pictures Godson colored on the flight to Ohio

25

Number of pictures Godson colored on the flight back to Los Angeles

7

Number of dollars for the great Harry Potter coloring book used by Godson to color

4

Total hours I was able to sleep on flights during above mentioned coloring

1

Number of times Godson woke me up claiming I was snoring. (I swear it was the guy in front of us!)

2

Number of family members who greeted us at the Airport in Ohio

17

Number of family members who greeted us at my folk's house

4

Number of trips to the ice cream shop. (What can I say, it was hot!)

123

Number of water balloons used for a giant cooling off game with nieces, nephews and Godson

20

Number if questions niece's new boyfriend was asked during his first "meet the family" dinner ritual. (He was a good sport about it and is definitely a "keeper".)

1

Number of days it poured rain, all day

7

Number hours spent playing the game of Apples to Apples

8

Number of times Godson called his Mom in Los Angeles to tell her he was having a great time or to say good night

3

Number of hours spent River Walking and catching frogs

4

Number of nights the cat slept with Godson (who was thrilled about it!)

24

NumberoffamilyandextendedfamilyatourfinalnightBBQtosaygood-bye

1

Number of happy Godsons on vacation and a having a blast with his God-family

1

Number of Godmothers on vacation lovingeveryminuteofit

2

Numberofveryhappytravelershappytobehomeandsleepinginourownbedsagain

How was your week?

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Welcome home! That is a whole lot of numbers that add up to one big whoopie of a time. Your trip sounds like it was a lot of fun and your godson had a great time. Really Joanna this is so neat that you do this with him. xoxo

I would have lost count. You are so awesome compared to me. I'm still on vacation and we're getting lots done around the house. We're having company tomorrow and celebrating Middle Daughter's 12th birthday. I'll post tomorrow although I tried to take a week off. 3 days of not blogging feels like a week.

I have to say I'm a smooosh tired after reading your post. Phew. Sounds like a wonderful experience altogether though. Funny that my family had a family BBQ yesterday of just about 24 or 25 people. Aunts, Gma's, Uncles, Nieces, Nephews, Great-Nieces, Great-Nephews, Sisters and various marrieds of various others. See, now I'm a smooosh tired again.

I have 2 grandsons, (7 and 8). After raising 3 daughters I have learned that boys are twice as busy. I see in your case, that still holds true. I am reminded why young people multiply and not us Nanas. I need to go lay down after reading about yur week.

Glad you both enjoyed your adventure and visit! On a different note, I feel as though your reminder to leave a comment on any 'NEW' post between now and the 16th was directed at enthusiasts like myself. :) It's the first contest I've entered and I shall not be kept down! :)

I like the way you let us know about your trip. Short and to the point. Really cute!!! Reminded me of a trip I took many years ago with a friend who did NOT fly so we went by bus. From Oklahoma to Connecticut (Never again) and her son a little kid at the time Hummed all the way!

No need to enter me in the giveaway. Just wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed this charming post. It reminded me of moments in Ray Bradbury's DANDELION WINE, with all its sweet references to summer in a small midwestern town. So glad you haven't lost touch with that... Thank you, and welcome back!

Joanna, I saw the comment you left on my blog, you are so thoughtful!! I don't have your email address, but mine is thisstopwilloughby@yahoo.com. If you drop me a note, I'll send you my mailing address (I'm a bit hesitant to post it online!).

I was waiting for one of those "priceless" finishes like in the Mastercard commercials. ;)Sounds like you had a great time.I'm guessing that rainy day might've been Tuesday? It poured in KY and flooded a lot places.

I have never seen that bridge. I am from the Akron, OH area. My college room mate was from chardon, OH. My husband and I have never missed living in Akron. EVER!!! We only wish that we would have moved further. Hindsight is a bitch - especially shoveling a few feet of snow in the winter.

Aw, that was a sweet post and fun to read. I bet I would ahve gone to the ice cream shop more than that though - its always good to have a child or two with you just to use as an excuse for needing to be there. I used to be like that with dolls, I loved them. I loved having a daughter as I had an excuse to buy them. Only problem was I played with them and she didnt. She preferred racing cars.... Sounds like you had a wonderful time though!

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